Macedonian Community Centre
Over $9.7 Million Awarded to Geelong and Ballarat Organizations for Community Facility Upgrades
Funding continues to support essential infrastructure and facilities in Western Victoria, helping communities celebrate their culture and traditions.
Today, it was announced that five local organizations in Geelong and Ballarat will share over $9.7 million from the latest round of the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund.
The Macedonian Orthodox Community of Geelong will receive just over $230,000 to renovate the ballroom at the Macedonian Community Centre in Batesford.
Club Italia Geelong will receive $81,500 to upgrade kitchen flooring, cabinets, and appliances at their Moolap location.
These successful organizations represent Victoria’s diverse cultural landscape, with support for 89 ethnicities and 20 faith groups through this funding round. More than 50 projects will benefit from these grants.
Since 2014, over $88 million has been invested in more than 560 multicultural community infrastructure projects, benefiting thousands of Victorians.
The Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund aims to provide culturally appropriate spaces for Victorians to connect with their communities and foster a sense of belonging.
